公开(公告)号：US20070137590A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11705474

申请日：2007-02-12

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec

IPC: F02B47/02 ,  F01N5/02

CPC classification number: F01N5/02 ,  F01N2240/22 ,  F02B1/12 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02M25/12 ,  F02M26/23 ,  F02M26/34 ,  F02M26/35 ,  Y02T10/121 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: An internal combustion engine/water source system for a vehicle powered by a internal combustion engine wherein liquid water is produced by cooling a portion of engine exhaust gases in a vortex tube to induce condensation. In one embodiment, engine exhaust gases are pumped into the vortex tube by a compressor. After removing a portion of water vapor, cooled exhaust gases may be re-introduced to engine's combustion chamber thereby providing an exhaust gas recirculation. In an automotive vehicle, liquid water generated by the invention may be collected and provided to an electrolytic cell for electrolysis into gaseous hydrogen to reduce exhaust pollutants during cold engine start. Alternatively, water generated by the invention may be injected into engine combustion chamber to increase power and to reduce production of nitrogen oxides.

Abstract translation: 一种用于由内燃机驱动的车辆的内燃机/水源系统，其中通过将涡流管中的一部分发动机废气冷却以产生冷凝来产生液态水。 在一个实施例中，发动机排气通过压缩机泵送到涡流管中。 在去除一部分水蒸气之后，可以将冷却的废气重新引入发动机的燃烧室，从而提供废气再循环。 在汽车中，由本发明生成的液态水可以被收集并提供给用于电解成气态氢的电解槽，以减少发动机冷起动期间的排气污染物。 或者，本发明产生的水可以注入发动机燃烧室以增加功率并减少氮氧化物的产生。

公开(公告)号：US20070125346A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11655441

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec

IPC: F02B33/00 ,  F02B29/04

CPC classification number: F02B33/44 ,  F02B33/32 ,  F02B33/40 ,  F04F5/18

Abstract: A supercharged internal combustion engine system wherein during periods of high power demand the weight of combustion chamber charge is increased by cooling intake air in a vortex tube operated by high-pressure air from a storage tank. In addition to increasing engine output power, cold air intake also reduces engine pre-ignition (knocking) thereby reducing emissions. Included are means for sensing engine power demand and controlling the supercharging action. Output of the vortex tube may be also used to operate an ejector pump which further compresses intake air and increases charge weight. During periods of natural aspiration the ejector pump can be by-passed to reduce flow impedance. Effective supercharging is achieved even at low engine speeds. One of the objects of the invention is to obtain more power from small displacement ICE and thus providing automotive vehicles with sufficient acceleration in addition to good fuel economy. Another object of the invention is to enhance turbocharged engines and reduce their response lag.

Abstract translation: 一种增压内燃机系统，其中在高功率需求期间，通过由来自储罐的高压空气操作的涡流管中的进气进行冷却来增加燃烧室装料的重量。 除了提高发动机输出功率外，冷气进气还可以减少发动机预点火（爆震），从而减少排放。 包括用于感测发动机功率需求和控制增压动作的装置。 涡流管的输出也可用于操作喷射泵，其进一步压缩进气并增加进料重量。 在自然抽吸期间，喷射泵可以被旁路以减少流阻。 即使在低发动机转速下也能实现有效的增压。 本发明的目的之一是从小排量ICE获得更多的动力，并且因此除了具有良好的燃料经济性之外，还为汽车提供足够的加速。 本发明的另一个目的是增强涡轮增压发动机并减少其响应滞后。

公开(公告)号：US07200161B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-03

申请号：US10862887

申请日：2004-06-07

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec

IPC: H01S3/091

CPC classification number: H01S3/025 ,  H01S3/0405 ,  H01S3/042 ,  H01S3/0604 ,  H01S3/061 ,  H01S3/0612 ,  H01S3/0615 ,  H01S3/0617 ,  H01S3/0627 ,  H01S3/07 ,  H01S3/08059 ,  H01S3/094057 ,  H01S3/0941 ,  H01S3/1611 ,  H01S3/1643 ,  H01S3/2333 ,  H01S2301/02

Abstract: A solid state laser module for amplification of laser radiation. The module includes a laser gain medium having a pair of generally parallel surfaces that form a disc-like shape, that receive and transmit laser radiation. At least one perimetral optical medium is disposed adjacent a peripheral edge of the laser gain medium and in optical communication therewith. A source of optical pump radiation directs optical pump radiation into the perimetral optical medium generally normal to the parallel surfaces and the perimetral optical medium transports the optical pump radiation into the laser gain medium to pump the laser gain medium to a laser transition level. Alternative embodiments include arrangements for directing cooling fluids between adjacently disposed laser gain media.

Abstract translation: 一种用于放大激光辐射的固态激光模块。 该模块包括具有形成盘状形状的一对大致平行的表面的激光增益介质，其接收和发射激光辐射。 至少一个周边光学介质邻近激光增益介质的周边边缘设置并与其进行光学通信。 光泵浦辐射源将光泵浦辐射引导到通常垂直于平行表面的周边光学介质中，并且周边光学介质将光泵浦辐射传输到激光增益介质中以将激光增益介质泵送到激光转换水平。 替代实施例包括用于在相邻设置的激光增益介质之间引导冷却流体的布置。

公开(公告)号：US07085304B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-01

申请号：US10441373

申请日：2003-05-19

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec

IPC: H01S3/08

CPC classification number: H01S3/0604 ,  H01S3/025 ,  H01S3/0612 ,  H01S3/0621 ,  H01S3/094057 ,  H01S3/09408 ,  H01S3/0941

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus are provided for amplifying a source light in a solid state laser. An amplifier module for the solid state laser suitably includes a disk having two substantially parallel surfaces and an optical gain material. A number of diode bars are arranged about the perimeter of the disk and configured to provide optical pump radiation to the laser gain material in the disk. Each of the plurality of diode bars is spatially aligned with the disk in such a manner as to produce substantially uniform gain across the optical gain material. The fast axes of the diode bars maybe aligned to be parallel or orthogonal to the parallel surfaces of the disk, for example.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于放大固态激光器中的源光的方法，系统和装置。 用于固体激光器的放大器模块适合地包括具有两个基本平行的表面的光盘和光学增益材料。 多个二极管条布置在盘的周边周围并且被配置为向盘中的激光增益材料提供光泵辐射。 多个二极管条中的每一个以与盘成空间对准的方式，以便在光学增益材料上产生基本均匀的增益。 例如，二极管条的快轴可以对齐成与盘的平行表面平行或正交。

公开(公告)号：US20200182517A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-11

申请号：US16873068

申请日：2020-01-27

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec

IPC: F25B21/00

Abstract: The invention is for an apparatus and method for a refrigerator and a heat pump based on the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) offering a simpler, lighter, robust, more compact, environmentally compatible, and energy efficient alternative to traditional vapor-compression devices. The subject magnetocaloric apparatus alternately exposes portions of an MCE material to strong and weak magnetic field while coordinating the heat flow between the exposed portions by heat bridges to move the heat up the thermal gradient. The invention may be practiced with multiple MCE material portions or segments to attain large differences in temperature. Key applications include thermal management of electronics, as well as industrial and home refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning. The invention offers a simpler, lighter, compact, and robust apparatus compared to magnetocaloric devices of prior art. Furthermore, the invention may be run in reverse as a thermodynamic engine, receiving low-level heat and producing mechanical energy.

公开(公告)号：US20150219122A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US13999257

申请日：2014-02-03

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec

IPC: F04F1/06 ,  F04B17/04

CPC classification number: F04F1/06 ,  F04B17/04 ,  F04B19/006 ,  H02K44/04

Abstract: The invention is for an apparatus and method for pumping of electrically conductive liquids such as liquid metals and electrolytes. The apparatus of the present invention is a self-contained direct current (DC) magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) pump assembly formed by an upper core assembly, lower core assembly, and a flow channel. The flow channel is formed when the upper core assembly and the lower core assembly are put together. Permanent magnets are used to produce magnetic field inside the flow channel. When the flow channel is filled with electrically conductive liquid, the liquid comes into contact with electrodes within the lower core assembly. The electrodes may be used to draw electric current through the liquid, thereby generating MHD force onto it. As a result, a pressure may be generated within the liquid and/or the liquid may be caused to flow.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于泵送诸如液体金属和电解质的导电液体的装置和方法。 本发明的装置是由上芯组件，下芯组件和流通道形成的独立的直流（DC）磁流体动力（MHD）泵组件。 当上芯组件和下芯组件放在一起时形成流动通道。 永磁体用于在流道内产生磁场。 当流动通道填充有导电液体时，液体与下部芯组件内的电极接触。 电极可以用于通过液体吸引电流，从而在其上产生MHD力。 结果，可能在液体内产生压力，和/或可能导致液体流动。

公开(公告)号：US20120273164A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13385317

申请日：2012-02-13

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec

IPC: F28D15/00

CPC classification number: F21V29/56 ,  F28F3/12 ,  F28F2250/08 ,  H01L23/473 ,  H01L31/0521 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/13055 ,  H01S5/02423 ,  H01S5/02469 ,  H01S5/4025 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The invention is for an apparatus and method for removal of waste heat from heat-generating components including high-power solid-state analog electronics such as being developed for hybrid-electric vehicles, solid-state digital electronics, light-emitting diodes for solid-state lighting, semiconductor laser diodes, photo-voltaic cells, anodes for x-ray tubes, and solids-state laser crystals. Liquid coolant is flowed in one or more closed channels having a substantially constant radius of curvature. Suitable coolants include liquid metals and liquids with low vapor pressure. The former may be flowed by magneto-hydrodynamic effect or by electromagnetic induction. The latter may be flowed by magnetic forces. Alternatively, an arbitrary liquid coolant may be used and flowed by an impeller operated by electromagnetic induction or by magnetic forces. The coolant may be flowed at very high velocity to produce very high heat transfer rates and allow for heat removal at very high flux.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于从包括大功率固态模拟电子装置在内的发热部件除去诸如为混合电动车辆开发的废热的装置和方法，固态数字电子设备，固态数字电子设备用发光二极管， 状态照明，半导体激光二极管，光伏电池，用于x射线管的阳极和固态激光晶体。 液体冷却剂在具有基本上恒定的曲率半径的一个或多个闭合通道中流动。 合适的冷却剂包括液体金属和低蒸气压的液体。 前者可以通过磁流体动力学效应或电磁感应来流动。 后者可能会受到磁力的影响。 或者，可以使用任意的液体冷却剂，并通过由电磁感应或磁力操作的叶轮流动。 冷却剂可以以非常高的速度流动，以产生非常高的传热速率，并允许以非常高的通量进行除热。

公开(公告)号：US20120060513A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13134430

申请日：2011-06-07

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec

IPC: F25B21/00 ,  C09K5/00

CPC classification number: F25B21/00 ,  F25B2321/0021 ,  Y02B30/66

Abstract: The invention is for an apparatus and method for a refrigerator and a heat pump based on the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) offering a simpler, lighter, robust, more compact, environmentally compatible, and energy efficient alternative to traditional vapor-compression devices. The subject magnetocaloric apparatus alternately exposes a suitable magnetocaloric material to strong and weak magnetic field while switching heat to and from the material by a mechanical commutator using a thin layer of suitable thermal interface fluid to enhance heat transfer. The invention may be practiced with multiple magnetocaloric stages to attain large differences in temperature. Key applications include thermal management of electronics, as well as industrial and home refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning. The invention offers a simpler, lighter, compact, and robust apparatus compared to magnetocaloric devices of prior art. Furthermore, the invention may be run in reverse as a thermodynamic engine, receiving low-level heat and producing mechanical energy.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种基于磁热效应（MCE）的冰箱和热泵的设备和方法，其提供了一种更简单，更轻，坚固，更紧凑，环境兼容，节能替代传统蒸汽压缩装置的替代方案。 主体磁热装置将合适的磁热材料交替地暴露于强和弱磁场，同时通过使用合适的热界面流体的薄层的机械换向器将材料切换到材料和从材料切换热量以增强热传递。 本发明可以通过多个磁热级来实现，以获得大的温度差异。 主要应用包括电子热管理，以及工业和家庭制冷，供暖和空调。 与现有技术的磁热装置相比，本发明提供了一种更简单，更轻，紧凑和坚固的装置。 此外，本发明可以作为热力发动机反向运行，接收低水平的热量并产生机械能。

公开(公告)号：US08078385B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12384860

申请日：2009-04-09

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec

IPC: F02D43/00 ,  F02B33/00

CPC classification number: F02B33/40 ,  F02B39/08 ,  F02D23/00 ,  F02D23/005 ,  F02D41/0007 ,  Y02T10/144

Abstract: A supercharged internal combustion engine system wherein during periods of high power demand the weight of combustion chamber charge is increased by cooling a portion of intake air in a turboexpander using high-pressure air from a storage tank. In addition to increasing engine output power, cold air intake also reduces engine pre-ignition (knocking) thereby reducing emissions. Mechanical energy produced during expansion of high-pressure air may be used to operate a turbocompressor, which compresses intake air and further increases charge weight. Effective supercharging is achieved even at low engine speeds. One of the objects of the invention is to obtain more power from small displacement ICE and thus providing automotive vehicles with sufficient acceleration in addition to good fuel economy. Another object of the invention is to enhance turbocharged engines and reduce their response lag. Air storage tank may be recharged using energy recovered during vehicle deceleration.

Abstract translation: 一种增压内燃机系统，其中在高功率需求期间，通过使用来自储罐的高压空气冷却涡轮膨胀机中的一部分进气来增加燃烧室装料的重量。 除了提高发动机输出功率外，冷气进气还可以减少发动机预点火（爆震），从而减少排放。 在高压空气膨胀期间产生的机械能可用于操作涡轮压缩机，其压缩进气并进一步增加进料重量。 即使在低发动机转速下也能实现有效的增压。 本发明的目的之一是从小排量ICE获得更多的动力，并且因此除了具有良好的燃料经济性之外，还为汽车提供足够的加速。 本发明的另一个目的是增强涡轮增压发动机并减少其响应滞后。 可以使用在车辆减速期间回收的能量对储气罐进行充电。

公开(公告)号：US07766075B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11164903

申请日：2005-12-09

Applicant: Jan Vetrovec ,  Tri H. Tran

Inventor： Jan Vetrovec ,  Tri H. Tran

IPC: F28F7/00 ,  F28F3/14

CPC classification number: F28F3/12 ,  F28D2021/0029 ,  F28F3/048 ,  F28F2260/02

Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided for transferring heat to a working fluid. The heat exchanger comprises a housing having a plurality of grooves formed in a surface of the housing. The grooves have a first end and a second end, and define fluid flow channels. Each channel has a fluid flow inlet and a fluid flow outlet. The fluid flow inlets of an alternating first set of channels are adjacent to the first end of the grooves, and the fluid flow inlets of a second set of alternating channels are adjacent to the second end of the grooves. The first set of channels and the second set of channels are arranged such that fluid in immediately adjacent channels flows in opposite directions.

Abstract translation: 提供热交换器用于将热量传递到工作流体。 热交换器包括具有形成在壳体的表面中的多个凹槽的壳体。 凹槽具有第一端和第二端，并限定流体流动通道。 每个通道都有一个流体流入口和一个流体流出口。 交替的第一组通道的流体入口与槽的第一端相邻，并且第二组交替通道的流体入口与槽的第二端相邻。 第一组通道和第二组通道被布置成使得紧邻的通道中的流体沿相反的方向流动。